Sharjah cuts speed limits for intercity buses, taxis

Process removes carbon, yielding cleaner natural gas
Imagine a source of energy that is plentiful, produces small amounts of pollutants that contribute to global warming, and can be delivered to homes, businesses, and power plants without new distribution systems.

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Boeing, SpiceJet Finalize Order For 30 Next-Generation 737-800s
Boeing and Indian budget carrier, SpiceJet, today announced an order for 30 Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 with winglets. Valued at about US$2.3 billion at list prices, SpiceJet had declared its intent to purchase Boeing’s Next-Generation 737-800 in July this year.

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Business : Boeing, SpiceJet Finalize Order For 30 Next-Generation 737-800s
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 (Bernama) — Boeing and Indian budget carrier, SpiceJet, announced an order for 30 Next-Generation 737-800 with winglets in the presence of U.S. President Obama late last week.

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Shareable Ink Closes $4.5 Million Series A Preferred Financing
NASHVILLE, TN–(Marketwire – 11/09/10) – Shareable Ink, the leading provider of enterprise-grade digital pen and paper applications for healthcare, today announced that it has closed a $4.5 million Series A Preferred financing round with a syndicate of veteran healthcare investors, including Heritage Group, The Martin Companies, Nashville Capital Network, Founder Collective, and Chip Linehan …

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Sharjah cuts speed limits for intercity buses, taxis
As speeding is blamed for most traffic accidents in the country, Sharjah Transport has decided to reduce speed of its intercity buses and cabs.

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Saving Green And Going Green With Charter Buses

In a world that is challenged with the debate of global warming and general pollution to every part of the environment, going green with our choices is a collective initiative that must be taken regardless of what side of the arguments one may be on.

A great way to go green is to consider the use of charter buses verses a fleet of vans or cars to haul groups of people to destinations.

In a hypothetical situation, two groups are transporting 45 people each, from Grand Rapids Michigan to Chicago Illinois for a one night stay. Group A is renting three Ford 250 SuperDuty 15 passenger vans and group B is renting a Van Hool T2145 charter bus. The destination starting point is in Grand Rapids and the ending point is in Chicago, Illinois. These destinations are roughly 150 miles apart by taking the I-94 and the I-196.

With Group A and the three 15-passenger vans, they will have had to spend more money filling up the three 35 gallon gas tanks (which in most cases must be filled up before it is returned). Upon stopping at gas stations, it becomes a major temptation to exit the van, shop, use the restroom and generally waste unneeded time. The trip can also be taxing on the trip from policing activity in the back of the van, to navigating or keeping track of their convoy.

Although the environmental protection agency states that Gasoline creates 357 grams of carbon content per gallon, the carbon dioxide output is actually tripled in this case from the number of vans. Even a brand new 2010 F250 Ford 15 passenger van will only get between 15-19 mpg. The bigger the van is, the bigger the engine, and the more carbon created.

The average gas prices in Michigan are roughly $2.89 per gallon and can quickly rake up the expenses for the riders and trip coordinators.

Group B is taking the Van Hool T2145 bus which holds up to 56 people. It has a 231 gallon fuel tank (on average motor coaches get 392 (7 mpg x 56 passengers) passenger miles per gallon) which can provide a consistent non-stop trip. Every charter bus company will charge differently for their services but most of the time will factor in mileage, time of trip, type of bus and driver accommodations.

In comparison to the 2,421 grams of carbon content put out per mile from gasoline, most motor coaches will run off diesel fuel which gets about 2,778 grams of carbon content from a gallon of fuel used. In calculations from the round trip to Chicago from Grand Rapids, the three vans will have produced 158,257 grams of carbon content while the motor coach would have produced a mere 3416.94 grams of carbon content.

It’s highly recommended to weigh out the options of renting a motor coach verses the options of renting a fleet of vans. The American Bus Association reports that Motorcoaches reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 85%, can replace up to 55 cars driven by single drivers and even require 82% less fuel than hybrid vehicles (American Bus Association).

Going green usually is not the cost efficient choice, but in this case it is. Renting a motor coach over multiple vans can help prevent harmful toxins released into the atmosphere and help save money. Before groups book follow through with booking an entire trip, they should be requesting quotes from their local charter bus company to help make smarter economical and environmental transportation choices.

56m passengers use public buses in H1 2010

Tac Air says airport’s plan goes against trend
A company supplying fuel and hangar space at Chattanooga’s airport on Thursday said a plan by Lovell Field officials to add another similar business goes against the trend amid the slow economy.

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TelecityGroup Awarded the Carbon Trust Standard for Its Operations Across the UK
July 30, 2010 — Network independent data center provider TelecityGroup has been awarded the Carbon Trust Standard across its operations in the UK and achieved ISO 14001 certification for environmental management, highlighting its commitment to maximising the energy efficiency of its operations.

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Ford reloads Explorer with a sleek efficiency
DALLAS — Once America’s SUV sweetheart, the Ford Explorer travels a rocky road these days. Over the past decade — as traditional sport-utility vehicles have fallen from consumer favor — Explorer’s annual sales plummeted from 455,000 at their peak in 2000 to a weak 52,190 last year.

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UPS has set a new automotive goal to improve the fuel consumption of its entire US package delivery fleet by 20% between 2000 and 2020.

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56m passengers use public buses in H1 2010
RTA chairman forecasts a rise to 119m bus passengers by the end of 2010.

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Buses Named Most Fuel-efficient U.s. Transportation Mode

Nathan Associates, a consulting firm, announced that buses are the most fuel-efficient transportation mode in the United States. The report showed that motor coaches offered 148.4 passenger miles per gallon in 2004.

This figure shows that the mode of transportation is doing its share in the reduction of fuel consumption of the country. A bus capacity to accommodate a huge number of persons made them the most fuel-efficient mode of transportation.

The sector though is suffering from the declining number of passengers which is due to the advent of air travel which have become cheaper. This takes a lot of passengers fore this mode of transportation in the U.S. While there may be lesser passengers on today’s inter-city buses compared in the past, the sector still provides good fuel savings for the country.

According to the study, the second most fuel efficient sector is inter-city trains which provided 74.1 passenger miles per gallon. Air carriers meanwhile also offered 40.9 passenger miles per gallon. Automobiles only achieved 35.4 passenger miles per gallon for the same year.

The American Bus Association President, Peter J. Pantuso, has this to say about the result of the study: “As energy conservation and environmental issues take center stage in Congress and with the traveling public, the motor coach industry is proud to be the leader in transportation fuel efficiency. Motor coaches are striving to do their part to help the U.S. achieve energy security.”

This study shows that even as the auto industry is developing ways to increase fuel efficiency, other sectors are already providing good value for the amount of fuel that they consume. This also shows that every sector in the U.S. is doing its share to support the administration’s goal to reduce fuel dependence on other countries.

The sector will be a good help in making President Bush’s “Twenty in Ten” program. While most buses today are running on petroleum diesel, their switch to biodiesel is forthcoming. This means that the sector can increase their efficiency and at the same time take care of the environment. As the country strives to address the global warming issue, the sector is in a position to help out in the goal.

According to the study, “the motor coach transportation service industry is the number one people mover. In 2005 the industry carried 631,000,000 passengers in the United States and Canada alone. The motor coach transportation service industry carries one-fourth more passengers than the airline industry and twice more than Amtrak and commuter rail combined.” The buses employed by the industry are even more fuel efficient than automobiles equipped with performance enhancing aftermarket parts like Saturn cold air intake system.

Trucks Buses Boats need HHO Water Hydrogen Fuel Cell

www.ToAmazing.com/WIN.html Super TurboFuelCell as shown in the picture that can be fitted to a Diesel or Petrol engine. The designer of fuel cells is a designer of Jet engines and he had a contract with the American military to both redesign a jet engine to increase power and fuel efficiency. This type of HHO gas unit was used in part to help achieve those desired results. Apparently fuel cells have been tested on jet engines to enhance power and fuel performance. If it has helped in those extreme conditions it can potentially create the desired result of making your engine more green by saving fuel on both petrol and diesel power units. Installation with a little tweaking can reduce fuel consumption by up to 50%. Depending on diesel spend weekly for trucks there is a potential to save up to £400.00 out of every £1000.00 spent. The installation is very simple as the Super TurboFuelCell comes with a graphic installation manual. Remember one litre of water produces a staggering 8000 litres of HHO Gas. Hundreds of pounds potential Savings monthly on Fuel Give your car, pick up, truck, boat the amazing power of environmentally friendly Oxygen and Hydrogen power. Hydrogen Fuel cell helps: • Engine to run smoother • Saves on fuel costs • Reduces emissions by up to 50% • Gives more power for less fuel. • Engine run Cleaner with less carbon build up. • Increases engine life • Engine runs cooler • Engine to suffer less wear The Cell is simple to install made from long lasting …

Azure Dynamics Announces Sale of 24 Balance(TM) Hybrid Electric Buses to King County, Washington

Nuclear Bombs Could Save Earth from Asteroids
If it was discovered that an asteroid was going to collide with Earth within the next 50 years, using nuclear explosives to divert or disperse the hostile asteroid could be the best alternative, according to scientists who have studied asteroids and solutions to prevent Earth impacts.

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Eastday-SAIC eyes funds for self-branded autos
Saic Motor Corp yesterday said it plans to raise as much as 10 billion yuan (US$1.47 billion) through issuing new shares which will be used to fund development of self-branded vehicles and new-energy cars.

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Curious shoppers take a long look at short car
Auto enthusiasts had a chance to get “smart” on Sunday.

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Texans Can Breathe Easier With Five Cost-Saving, Clean Air Tips
AUSTIN, Texas–In the summertime, as Texans’ energy usage spikes and they pile into their cars for long road trips, ozone levels will tend to increase along with the temperature.

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Azure Dynamics Announces Sale of 24 Balance(TM) Hybrid Electric Buses to King County, Washington
OAK PARK, MI, June 15 — Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD)(OTC:AZDDF) the fast growing hybrid electric and electric power train innovator for the commercial truck and bus market, today announced the sale of 24 Balance(TM) Hybrid Electric buses to King County, Washington for its Access Transportation services.

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StarTran adds eco-friendly buses to Lincoln routes

Best And Worst Sustainable Seafood Supermarkets (PHOTOS)
Greenpeace has released the fourth update of their Carting Away the Oceans report, where they give us the latest review of the best and worst sustainable seafood supermarkets for 2010. In an effort to push for an environmentally friendly and sustainable seafood marketplace, Greenpeace has done an in-depth ranking of 20 popular seafood retailers, rating them on factors like their seafood policies …

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Millionaire wins legal battle to build Robinson Crusoe-style family hideaway on Poole Harbour island
Edward Iliffe, 41, bought the aptly-named Green Island for £2.5million and intends to run it as an environmentally-friendly family home.

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LDS Church unveils plans for eco-friendly building in Eagle Mtn.
Earth Day was last week, but every day will be environmentally conscious at five church buildings that are part of a new pilot program recently launched by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Sai

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The Printroom opts for ‘environmentally friendly’ Perfecta guillotine
Commercial printer The Printroom has cited environmental reasons for the purchase of a Perfecta 115 guillotine from Intelligent Finishing Solutions.

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StarTran adds eco-friendly buses to Lincoln routes
By: Sustainability is becoming a key word in the city of Lincoln and at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Thanks to fede…

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TfL attacked for transporting ‘green’ buses around the world

All-female team pours heart and soul into car-building contest
GRANITE FALLS — The ShopGirls, as they call themselves, wanted a name that had some heft. Neither Gertrude, Betsy nor Edna was substantial enough. For the nine Granite Falls High School students, the forest green and hot pink car they designed, engineered and built from scratch needed a bold name.

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The cup runs over
Graham Boynton goes to the sidelines of the World Cup host nation to find the best of wine, wildlife and indulgence.

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Nine gather at Christ Church to discuss town finances
Telluride faces a choice with lasting impact this November. Four seats are vacant on town council, and with big holes to be patched in the 2010 budget, each of the nine candidates who’ve tossed their hats in the ring say they’ll bring a different kind of experience to bear on town’s problem.

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TfL attacked for transporting ‘green’ buses around the world
A fleet of new London buses hailed as the ultimate green vehicles are being shipped thousands of miles to get here — the equivalent of three-quarters of the way around the globe.

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South Korea Unveils “ReCharging Road” for Eco-Friendly Buses

Eco-Friendly Hilton Hotels Uniforms Designed By Superior Uniform Group Recognized For Design Excellence
Superior Uniform Group, Inc., the image apparel company, announced today that its customer, Hilton Hotels (Hotels Multiple) took home a winning trophy from this year’s National Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors (NAUMD) Image of the Year (IOY) Award ceremony. The Image of the Year Awards, held on March 6th at the Rio All Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, recognized leaders in …

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Stylish, eco-friendly, gas-stingy, Vespa peps up centennial fest
MADISON – For those who want to do their part in a “greener” lifestyle; for those who actually enjoy running errands, and for those who want to help celebrate the 100th anniversary of Madison’s oldest public elementary school, the Central Avenue School Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) has just the ticket:

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More Reliable, Eco-Friendly Hard Drives to Hit Shelves — But XP Users Beware
More reliable hard drives that use less power are set to hit the shelves early 2011 — but Windows XP users beware.

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Tips for eco-friendly living
Utility bills draining your wallet? Looking to save a few kilowatts for Mother Nature? With the help of ECO LSU, I’ve compiled a list of five easy and effective tips for students who are interested in conserving electricity in their dorm or apartment.

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South Korea Unveils “ReCharging Road” for Eco-Friendly Buses
We’ve covered sustainable urban developments in Seoul before . On Tuesday researchers launched an environmentally friendly public transport system using a “recharging road”– with a vehicle sucking power magnetically from buried electric strips. The Online Electric Vehicle (OLEV), towing three buses, went into service at an amusement park in southern Seoul. If the prototype proves successful …

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Good as Gold: Valence Technology On Board World’s Largest Fleet of Hybrid Fuel Cell Buses at 2010 Winter Olympics

Decongesting Rail Traffic Is a Major Step to Raise Fuel Efficiency
When the Department of Transportation doled out $1.5 billion in infrastructure grants last week, one of the largest checks we…

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Fuel cell system claims 2X efficiency
PORTLAND, Ore. —Fuel cells are already powering Google, eBay, Walmart, Staples, Federal Express and 15 other top-tier energy consumers, according to startup Bloom Energy.

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“Transparency Allows Us to Make Maximum Use of the 5th Fuel”, Landis+Gyr Tells European Parliament
ZUG, Switzerland—-The concept of energy efficiency, often referred to as the fifth fuel and smart metering are currently the subject of discussion among the European institutions.

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Bloom Fuel Cell: Your Individual Power Plant
Bloom Energy, a Silicon Valley start-up, has unveiled a fuel cell designed to enable individual homes and businesses to generate their own power.

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Good as Gold: Valence Technology On Board World’s Largest Fleet of Hybrid Fuel Cell Buses at 2010 Winter Olympics
AUSTIN, Texas—-Valence Technology, Inc. , a leading international energy system manufacturer today congratulated BC Transit for putting the world’s largest fleet of hydrogen fuel cell buses into service at the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver and Whistler, British Columbia.

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